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A Louis XVI ormolu cartel clock, the dial signed Causard, Hgr du Roy, Suivt. LaCour circa 1775
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 27 1/2 in.; width 13 in.
- 70 cm; 33 cm
Provenance
Elisabeth Auguste, electress of Bavaria and the Palatinate (1721-1794)
Condition
Slight chips to the winding holes and age cracks to the dial, with some further age cracks consistent with age. The crown finial a later replacement. Some oxidation and rubbing and surface dirt to the gilding. In otherwise good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Edmé-Jean Causard (ca. 1720-1780), ouvrier libre before 1750 and appointed Marchand Horloger Privilégié du Roi circa 1753. He was supplied with clock cases by N. J. Marchand, A. Foullet, N. Petit, F. Goyer, N. Bonnet, J. P. Latz, J. J. de Saint-Germain, R. F. Morlay and the Osmonds.